Faculty and Staff
Learn Leadership from the Best Leaders. The Army ROTC program is only as strong as its instructors. That’s why we provide such highly qualified faculty and staff for Cadets. See the varied and interesting experiences instructors have had that make them the best ROTC faculty and staff.
Active Duty Cadre
LTC Brian Hummel
Professor of Military Science
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Brian Hummel is a native of Tamaqua, PA and received his commission via ROTC from Lehigh University in 2001. He graduated flight school and the Aviation Basic Officer Leader Course (ABOLC) at Fort Novosel, Alabama in 2003. LTC Hummel began is Army career assigned to 2nd Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment (2-6 CAV),and attended the Unit Fielding and Training Program (UFTP) at Fort Cavasos, Texas.
After a short year, 2-6 CAV redeployed to Illesheim, Germany with a follow deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF VI – 2005-2006). Throughout his three years with 2-6 CAV, LTC Hummel served as an AH-64D platoon leader, Troop executive officer (XO), and Squadron assistant operation officer (S3).
Following attendance at the Aviation Captains Career Course, LTC Hummel was assigned to 1-1 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), Fort Riley, Kansas where he commanded an AH-64D Apache company. While in command, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF 07-09). Shortly after arriving in Iraq, his company was further assigned to 4th Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry (4-6 CAV), in Mosul for the duration of the deployment.
After command, LTC Hummel attended the AH-64D instructor pilot course at Fort Novosel, AL and was assigned to the 21st Cavalry Brigade (21st CAV), Fort Hood, TX. For 18 months he was a combined arms team trainer for AH-64D units conducting the aforementioned UFTP. LTC Hummel was later assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF 11-12). While deployed he served as an aviation planner in the CJ-3 Aviation shop and CJ-5, Future Plans. Upon completion of the deployment, LTC Hummel was assigned to 4-227 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), 1stAir Cavalry Brigade (1ACB). Over three years, LTC Hummel served as a Battalion S3, Battalion XO, and Brigade S3. He deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield (OSS 13-14).
In 2015, LTC Hummel was assigned to Fort Novosel, AL as the Director, Air Cavalry Leader Course (ACLC). Subsequently, he served as the Deputy Director of Evaluations and Standardization (DES) until taking battalion command. LTC Hummel commanded 1-82 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (1-82 ARB), 82nd Airborne
Division from 2018-2020 at Fort Bragg, NC. Follow command, he attended the US Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, PA. Upon graduation, LTC Hummel served as the FORSCOM G-3 Aviation Director at Fort Bragg, NC and most recently, the Director of Evaluations and Standardization (DES) at Fort Novosel, AL.
LTC Hummel’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (4OLC) the Air Medal
w/Valor (3rd Award), the Air Medal (3rd Award), the Joint Service Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), Master Aviator Wings, and the Combat Action Badge.
MSG Matthew Zepeda
Senior Military Science Instructor & MS III Instructor
Master Sergeant Matthew Zepeda was born in Riverside, California on 13 May 1981. He enlisted in the United States Army from Oakland, CA on 9 January 2002. He attended the United States Army Basic Infantry School (OSUT) in Fort Benning, GA.
MSG Zepeda has served in numerous leadership and instructor positions including Team Leader and Platoon Sergeant with 1st BN, 14th Infantry Regiment at Schofield Barracks, HI. Ranger Instructor with 4th Ranger Training Battalion at Fort Benning, GA. Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant with 3rd Battalion 66th Armored Regiment at Fort Riley, KS, and as the Senior Military Science Instructor at Loyola University Chicago. His deployments include Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, Korea, Poland, and Greece.
MSG Zepeda has attended all levels of the Non Commissioned Officers Professional Military Education System, and the United States Sergeant Major Course (Class 72), along with Air Assault School, Ranger School, Bradley Master Gunner Course, Unit Prevention Leader, Army Basic Instructor Course, Common Faculty Development Instructor Course, and The Master Educator Course.
MAJ Eric Eudy
Battalion Executive Officer & Assistant Professor of Military Science (MS III)
MAJ Eudy joined the Army seeking adventure and to make an impact in the world. He was commissioned as an Armor Officer detailed from the Signal Corp through Officer Candidate School. Before joining the BU team, CPT Eudy served in the 25th Infantry Division based in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and commanded a strategic signal company in the 1st Signal Brigade near the DMZ in South Korea. CPT Eudy is a graduate of the Army Reconnaissance School, Air Assault School, and is Army Combatives qualified. While an instructor at BU, he also obtained an MBA from the Boston University Questrom School of Business.
CPT Brandy Hernandez
Assistant Professor of Military Science (MS I) & South Shore College Officer in Charge
CPT Hernandez is an alumnus of Worcester Polytechnic Institue and holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and a master’s degree in Engineering Business Management. Since commissioning as an Aviation Officer through ROTC, CPT Hernandez served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard as a 67J, Aeromedical Evacuation Officer. She has deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. CPT Hernandez is a UH60 Blackhawk Pilot, Airborne and Air Assault qualified and served with foreign militaries around the world. CPT Hernandez hopes to pass her lessons learned from her experiences to prepare the next generation of Officers to be leaders in our ever-changing and complex world.
CPT Tyler Spease
Assistant Professor of Military Science (MS II) & Battalion Operations Officer (S3)
CPT Spease joined the Army under the College Option and was selected to attend Basic Combat Training (BCT) and attend Officer Candidate School (OCS). He was commissioned as a Military Intelligence Officer. Prior to joining the team at BU, CPT Spease served at echelons ranging from Tactical to Strategic both forward deployed and garrison. He served in 2nd Infantry Division based in South Korea, Intelligence and Security Command based in FT. Bliss, TX , and 2nd Cavalry Regiment based in Germany where he commanded a Military Intelligence Company. CPT Spease is a graduate of several Military Intelligence Schools, Asymmetric Warfare Schools, Air Assault School, and is Army Combatives qualified.
SFC Aaron Brunner
MS I Instructor & Operations NCOIC
SFC Andrew Evens
MS 2 Instructor & Assistant Operations NCOIC
SSG David Bourque
MS 3 Instructor & Ranger Challenge NCOIC
Department of the Army Civilians
Mr. David Tuttle
Stonehill College and MMA Liaison
Mr. Tuttle originally joined the Army for an opportunity to live in Germany. After Enlisting as a Combat Engineer, Mr. Tuttle earned the rank of Sergeant while stationed in Germany for 6 years. Shortly after, he joined The University of New Hampshire ROTC Program and was commissioned as an Army Reserves Engineer Officer. After fighting in the Persian Gulf War, Mr. Tuttle transferred to the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command in the Army Reserves. He has deployed to numerous locations around the world including the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Kenya.